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Baines School
Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8BE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.0 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
747
Capacity
890
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 50% nationally, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report, and the low EBacc entry percentage of 20% may indicate limited opportunities for a broad curriculum. Parents should weigh these factors carefully when considering options for their children.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.83644, -2.99426 · FY6 8BE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119813
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitebaines.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Baines School rated by Ofsted?
Baines School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is Baines School a good school?
Baines School scores 11.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Baines School in GCSEs?
Baines School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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